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Monday, 23 April 2012

We’ve moved our May event back a week to make way for Fringe events at the Caroline and we have an awesome selection of short films lined up. This month we’re running with a heist movie theme which again actually relates to at least one of the films we’re screening!

As always there will be an opportunity to hear many of the filmmakers talk about their work after each film and we have a heist-movie related film quiz with prizes!

Here’s the line-up…

First Date

An original take on the heist-gone-wrong story in this slick and fast-paced short from director Andreas Beltzer.

Seeking Sunlight

Director Steve Hayes visits other worlds in a sci-fi short that features some impressive visual effects.

Steve will be coming along to talk about the film.

Today

An affectionate relationship drama takes an unexpected turn in this hard-hitting short from director Robert Reina.

Robert and producer/actor Fiona Gilbert will be coming along to talk about the film.

Going Dark – Smiling Knife

Innovative and fun puppet-based music video from Brighton band Smiling Knife.

Justine Barker from the band and director Dick Philpot will be coming along to talk about the film.

Bleach

Lynsey Miller’s well-produced drama follows a troubled, career-driven woman and the surprising consequences of an encounter with her free-thinking cleaner.

Crees Foundation promo

Dan Childs' promotional film for the Crees Foundation is a beautifully shot documentary that tells the true story of one man's crusade to promote sustainability in the Peruvian Amazon.

Tuesday, 3 April 2012

April's Moviebar was another fantastic night so a big thanks to the filmmakers who made it along to talk about their films. Here's how it went down...

Zombeez & Puppy Dog Tails
We kicked off proceedings with Zombeez, a slick zombie ad from James Atkins which was followed by his creepy thriller Puppy Dog Tails. James came along to talk about making these shorts, each done in very short spaces of time.

A Safe Guide to Dining
We then screened the infommercial spoof A Safe Guide to Dining from director Molly Brown...

Molly came along to talk about shooting everything on her iPhone and the lengthy editing process to bring all the effects together.

Stranded
Next up was Stranded from writer/director Luther Bhogal-Jones, a character-piece about 3 sets of characters crossing paths on a deserted beach.

Luther came along to talk about getting the short finished over several years and you can read more on his blog Wars of Attrition.

The Strange World of Max X
We then showed a trio of surreal shorts from filmmakers Dave Packer and Anthony Carpendale featuring their Max X character...

Dave and Ant talked about how they've been commissioned to make a series of Max X shorts for German TV which they've filmed in Berlin and in and around Brighton.

Folded
Next was a short relationship drama with minimal dialogue from director Simon Birks. The film can be viewed over at mi shorts.

8-Bit Waterslide and Protest Reality
We ended the night with a couple of colourful shorts from animation team Tea & Cheese which blend reality with 8-bit videogame nostalgia...

For even more movies be sure to come along to the next Moviebar on Monday 30th April at the Caroline of Brunswick. For any feedback or submissions, you can email us at moviebar@ymail.com.